Show-case.



PATENTED Nov. s, 190s. J. M'. BIGGERSTAFF.

SHOW CASE.

APPLICATION FILED MAB.. 7. 1902.

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No. 742,957. PATBNTEDNOV. s, 190s. J.` M. BIGGBRSTAFF.- sgow 'CASE APPLICATION FILED MAB. 7, 1902.

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UNITED STATES Patented November 3, 1903.

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SHOW-CASE.

lSPECIFICATION formigpart of Letters Patent N o. 742,957, dated November 3, 1903.

` Application inea March 7, 1902. serial No. 97,177. (No model.)

.To all whom, t may concern:

Be it known'that I, JOHN M. BIGGERSTAEE, a citizenof the United States, residing at the city of Kalamazoo, in the county of Kalama- .zoo and State of Michigamhave invented cer- The objects of the invention are to provide an improved show-case and display-rack wherein a large number of articles may be.

stored and held in convenient position for readily displaying the same and the space occnpied by the same reduced to a minimum.

Another object is to provide an improved structure of the class described which shall be si-mpleto -operate and economical to con` struct. e

Further objects will definitely appear in the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects -of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specication. v j

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specilication, in which Figure lis a perspective view of a structure embodying the features of my invention. Fig. 2 is' a detail longitudinal view taken on line 2 2 of Fig. l, one of the leaves, B, being indicated in its open position by dotted lines. Fig. 3 is a detail rear elevation view with the casing removed, showing the details of construction.v Fig. 4 is a detail cross-sectional view taken on line 4. 4 of Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a detail view of the bracket E, by which the holders of. leaves B are supported and secured in their guides. Fig. 6 is an inverted view of the structure shown in Fig.` 3, the leaf being indicated in its adjusted position by dotted lines. Fig. 7 is a detail elevation view looking from the left of Fig. 5. Fig. 8

is a detail view taken on line 8 8 of Fig. 2.

' In'the drawings all of the sectional views are taken looking in the direction ofthe little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

collars e on ,the rivets or bolts c.

Referring to the lettered parts of the drawings, A represents the casing,which is preferably provided with suitable glass panels at the sides. A is a door, which is also suitably glazed; A i

B is aA leaf of suitable dimensions to lit within the casing longitudinally to the sides of which the articles 1.o be displayed may be secured. These leaves are provided with suitablehinge members E', secured to the rear corners of the same by suitable screws, as a'. The member E' is pivoted to the bracket E at ct, which permits the swinging of the leaf in either direction, as clearly appears in Fig. 4. Guides or grooves are provided in the top and bottom of the casing, in which the members or brackets E engage andmay be moved back and forth.

To the rear of the casing and toward the top are secured a series of brackets D, one

for each leaf, and a corresponding series of Vand out of the case theyoperate in the manne'r .of vlazy-tongs. The upper end of the links are secured, one to a' bracket D and the other to a member E, by pivots c b', respectively, and the lower ends, which are slotted at O', are secured to a bracket D and to a member or bracket E by pivots c and I), respectively, which engage the said slot C in the end of the arms. secured together atthe point where they cross by a suitable rivet, as e. These links are held in their proper relation to each other by By this arrangement the leaves are supported and held so that they may be moved in and ont, as desired, and binding is entirely prevented. This I callan equalizer connection. The pivotal point of the holders is such that they may be turned at right angles in either direction in frontY of the adjacent holders and the door of the casing closed, so that the goods displayed thereon are in position to be displayed.

When it is desired to show the goods, any leaf desired may be drawn out and placed in The links are pivotally 9o such a position as will best display the goods. This leaf may then be pushed into the casing and another brought out or all of the leaves .may be drawn out at a time. By this arrangement a large stock of goods may be stored in a very small space and the entire stock can be easily andquickly displayed.

Any suitable retaining device may be provided for securing the articles in position on the leaves. I have not illustrated any style in my drawings, as such retaining devices are very numerous and new ones are constantly appearing.

I have illustrated and described my improved show-case-and display device in the form I believe to be the most practical. How ever, I desire to state that it can be greatly varied in its structural details without departing from my invention.

I desire to mention that lny invention may be applied to other usesvthan as a case for merchandise. For example, it may be used as a railway ticket or coupon case and the like. It is evident that it is applicable to many other uses where small articles are kept and it is desired that they should be readily accessible.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

l. In a device of the class described, the

combination of a suitable casing having a sel ries of transversely-arranged guides therein; a series of upright leaves B; hinge members E secured to said leaves; brackets E having projecting arms to which said hinge members are pivotally secured, said brackets being adapted to reciprocate in said guides; brackets D and D' to the rear ofsaid casing; links C C slotted at their lower ends, one of which is pivoted to a bracket E at the top, and the other of which has pivotal connections at the top to the hinged member whereby said leaves are supported and may be moved in and out of said casing and turned in either direction when open, su bstantially as described and for the-purpose specified.

- 2. In an article of the class described, the

combination of a suitable casing having a series of transversely-arranged guides therein; a series of upright leaves; hinge members E secured to said leaves; brackets E adapted to reciprocate in said guides to which said hinge members are pivotally secured; crossed links slotted at one end suitably secured to said brackets E and to the rear of the casing, whereby said-'leaves may be movedin and out of the casing and turned from side to side when in the open position.

3. In an article of the class described, the

'combination of a suitable casing having a series of transversely-arranged guides therein; a series of upright leaves; brackets adapted to reciprocate in said guides to which said leaves are secured; links pivoted to said brackets and to the rear of the casing,where by said leaves are guided and supported as they are moved in and out of the casing, as specified.

4. In an article of the class described, the combination of a suitable casing; a series of upright leaves; supporting-links secured to said leaves and to the rear of said casing whereby said leavesare supported and guided as they move in and out of the casing; and pivotal connections between said leaves and said links whereby .the leaves may be turned from side to side when in the open position, all coacting for the purpose specified.

5. In an article of the'class described, a suitable casing or framework; a series of upright leaves; supports to which said leaves are pivotally secured bytheir rear edges; guides for such supports; equalizer connections for carrying such supports along the guides, which permit the leaves to be moved in and out of the said casing or framework and turned from side to side, for the purpose specified.

In witness whereof I have hereuntofset my hand and sealin the presence of two witnesses.

JOHN M. BIGGERSTAFF. [L s] Witnesses:

ETHEL A TELLER, Oris A. EARL. 

